Footprints In The Sand

by Leona Lewis
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Lyrics

You walked with me,

(Ab)foot prints in the sand

and (Bbm)helped me un der stand

where I’m go

(Db)ing.

You walked with me

when (Ab)I was all a lone

with (Bbm)so much un known a long the way.

Then I (Ab)heard you (Db)say…

I pro mise (Ab)you

I’m al ways (Db)there

(Ab)when your heart is filled with (Bbm7)sor row and des (Ebsus4)-

I’ll (Ab)car ry (Db)you

when you (Eb)need a (Fm)friend.

You’ll find my foot prints (Eb)in

the sand.

I see my life

(Ab)flash a cross the sky;

so (Bbm)man y times have I

been so a

(Db)fraid.

And just when I,

I (Ab)thought I lost my way

you (Bbm)gave me strength to car ry on, that’s (Ebsus4)when I heard you say…

(Db)I prom ise (Ab)you

I’m al ways (Db)there

(Ab)when your heart is filled with (Bbm7)sor row and des (Ebsus4)-

I’ll (Ab)car ry (Db)you

when you (Eb)need a (Fm)friend.

You’ll find my foot prints (Eb)in

the sand.

When I’m (E)wea ry,

well, I know you’ll (D)be there and (A)I

can feel (E)you (F#m)when (E)you (D)say.

I prom ise (B)you

I’m al ways (E)there

(B)when your (C#m7)heart is filled with (C#m7)sad ness and des (F#sus4)pair.

I’ll (B)car ry (E)you

when you (F#)need a (G#m7)friend

you’ll find my foot prints in

(F#)the (B)(sand.)

(E)there

(B)when your (C#m7)heart is filled with (C#m7)sad ness and des (F#sus4)pair.

I’ll (B)car ry (E)you

when you (F#)need a (G#m7)friend

you’ll find my foot prints in

(F#)the (G#m)friend.

You’ll find my foot prints (F#)in

the sand.

Footprints In The Sand — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Footprints In The Sand" by Leona Lewis as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Db — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 60 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Footprints In The Sand

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Footprints In The Sand" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Db, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Footprints In The Sand" by Leona Lewis in?
The backing track is in Db at 60 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Footprints In The Sand" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Footprints In The Sand"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Footprints In The Sand", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Footprints In The Sand" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Footprints In The Sand"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Footprints In The Sand"?
"Footprints In The Sand" was originally performed by Leona Lewis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Leona Lewis are available?
Other accompaniments by Leona Lewis: "A Moment Like This", "Better In Time", "Better In Time". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Db, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Footprints In The Sand" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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